future of learning
Ed Policy
Common Core: Better Standards, Conditions, Tools, & Outcomes
Leaving the Common Core would be like a group of phone users leaving iOS or Android and going back to Blackberry--few apps, few updates, few friends. The politically motivated change would lead to weaker expectations, less teacher collaboration, and higher costs.
Personalized Learning
Two Studies: Data, Implications, and Potential
A recent study by the Center for Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) at the University of Washington, found that a several financial realities can have impacts on implementation.The study, which took place over the course of two years, focused on resource allocation, management of new technology costs, and financial sustainability
EdTech
Robots Are Not Just for Computer Labs Anymore
The Hummingbird Duo may be the first electronics kit that is fun and educational for a fourth grader, a high school student, a college engineering student, and an adult maker. The Hummingbird Duo provides several levels of engineering and technology learning.
EdTech
Pittsburgh: University Inspired EdTech
"Pittsburgh is on the verge of reaching a critical mass in terms of the number of successful start-up companies, entrepreneurs, availability of local early stage capital and ability to push and pull university technologies to market.”
Personalized Learning
Why Teachers Deserve Their Own Holiday
Don’t be nostalgic about a lesson from five years ago, the world has changed since then. You’ve changed since then. How can you honor the past while moving bravely into the future?
Leadership
Innovative Models Pave the Way for Changes in Policy and Practice
By: Joe Ableidinger. Looking ahead, innovative models are poised to pave the way for additional, dramatic policy shifts.
EdTech
Get Smart About Twitter Chats
Whether you call it a Twitter chat, a meet and tweet, or a Twitter party, you should read one, join one or better yet - start one. Consider this a beginner’s guide to Twitter chats
Leadership
The Importance of Culture
By: Katelyn Donnelly. The people you spend time with matter – because groups of people establish a culture and a set of standards for behavior that shapes the actions and thoughts of individuals within the group.
Leadership
Leadership for Education Innovation
By: Michele Cahill. At the heart of an ecosystem for learning is an ability to draw upon the assets of an entire city or community to support students as they grapple with the two primary tasks of adolescence: building competencies and forming their identities.
Personalized Learning
Ensuring a Brighter Tomorrow
By: Caleb Jones. Sometimes in life you come across people that are truly incredible, people that change the world. Julie Young is one of those people.